Ethernet Cable - Max Speeds Flashcards
1
Q
Max Speed
Cat 6
A
10 Gbps up to 55 meters
1Gbps up to 100 meters
2
Q
Max Speed
Cat 7
A
10 Gbps
Up to 40 Gbps over shorter distances
typically up to 15 meters
3
Q
Max Speed
Cat 7a
also called Augmented Cat 7
A
10 Gbps
Up to 40 Gbps over shorter distances
typically up to 15 meters
4
Q
Max Speed
Cat 5e
also called Enhanced Cat 5
A
1 Gbps (1 gigabit per second)
5
Q
Max Speed
Cat 6a
also called Augmented Cat 6
A
10 Gbps (10 gigabits per second)
6
Q
Max Speed
Cat 8
A
25 Gbps
or 40 Gbps depending on version
7
Q
Max Speed
Cat 5
A
100 Mbps (100 megabits per second)
